If you suffer from arthritis, you’re acutely aware of the kind of pain that comes with it. It can be anything from a dull, chronic, daily ache to a sharp, stinging, sudden pain when a certain movement triggers the condition. Relief is hard to come by, as arthritis is a
Someone recently said that sitting is the new smoking. Unfortunately, most of us are asked to sit for hours on end at office jobs, typing away at computers, sitting in meetings, and on our seemingly endless commutes. It’s hard to imagine how “resting” can be hard on the body but
If you are one of the 80% of American’s who suffer from chronic low back pain, especially if that pain is caused by herniated discs, you might have tried everything possible to find pain relief, including exercises, massage, heat packs, perhaps even epidurals, but found pain relief to be temporary
If you are experiencing a sharp, shooting pain that starts at your lower back and goes down the back of your leg, you are probably experiencing the pain of sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the largest one in the body and can be found in the lower part of the
As much as we love the sweet taste of sugar, one thing is certain; it’s not good for our health. What is life, however, if we can’t enjoy all the great tastes and flavors that there are to experience in this world? The answer is to enjoy foods in moderation
If you have a child with scoliosis or you suspect that they might have scoliosis, what you want right now are answers. This abnormal curvature of the spine can happen at any age, but it is most commonly found between the ages of 10 and 18. It occurs more often
While many people think of arthritis as affecting only the hands and knees, older adults often suffer from osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Osteoarthritis results from everyday wear and tear on the tendons and joints of the body. After 40, this type of arthritis can be quite common. Any joint in the
If you live in Wasilla and are expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting period in your life whether it is your first or your fifth child! While this is a time for joyful celebration, it can also be a time of sheer frustration! In addition to morning sickness
We’ve all had those mornings, right? You wake up and your neck is so stiff, you can hardly turn it to one side or the other. Most of us say we “slept on it wrong” or something similar, and many times, it goes away on its own. What happens when it
Alaska’s capital city is bursting with fresh, healthy, community-based food. Although somewhat isolated in terms of geography, the Juneau community has created a beautiful little ecosystem of cuisine that pays tribute to the local surroundings while integrating modern trends. Juneau is a relatively small city, but there are plenty of
If you suffer from arthritis, you’re acutely aware of the kind of pain that comes with it. It can be anything from a dull, chronic, daily ache to a sharp, stinging, sudden pain when a certain movement triggers the condition. Relief is hard to come by, as arthritis is a
Someone recently said that sitting is the new smoking. Unfortunately, most of us are asked to sit for hours on end at office jobs, typing away at computers, sitting in meetings, and on our seemingly endless commutes. It’s hard to imagine how “resting” can be hard on the body but
If you are one of the 80% of American’s who suffer from chronic low back pain, especially if that pain is caused by herniated discs, you might have tried everything possible to find pain relief, including exercises, massage, heat packs, perhaps even epidurals, but found pain relief to be temporary
If you are experiencing a sharp, shooting pain that starts at your lower back and goes down the back of your leg, you are probably experiencing the pain of sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the largest one in the body and can be found in the lower part of the
As much as we love the sweet taste of sugar, one thing is certain; it’s not good for our health. What is life, however, if we can’t enjoy all the great tastes and flavors that there are to experience in this world? The answer is to enjoy foods in moderation
If you have a child with scoliosis or you suspect that they might have scoliosis, what you want right now are answers. This abnormal curvature of the spine can happen at any age, but it is most commonly found between the ages of 10 and 18. It occurs more often
While many people think of arthritis as affecting only the hands and knees, older adults often suffer from osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Osteoarthritis results from everyday wear and tear on the tendons and joints of the body. After 40, this type of arthritis can be quite common. Any joint in the
If you live in Wasilla and are expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting period in your life whether it is your first or your fifth child! While this is a time for joyful celebration, it can also be a time of sheer frustration! In addition to morning sickness
We’ve all had those mornings, right? You wake up and your neck is so stiff, you can hardly turn it to one side or the other. Most of us say we “slept on it wrong” or something similar, and many times, it goes away on its own. What happens when it
Alaska’s capital city is bursting with fresh, healthy, community-based food. Although somewhat isolated in terms of geography, the Juneau community has created a beautiful little ecosystem of cuisine that pays tribute to the local surroundings while integrating modern trends. Juneau is a relatively small city, but there are plenty of